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tradguy2
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   Topic: Tumwater Goodness! Discussion Thread
Posted: 29 Jul 2007 at 7:35pm |
This is the Tumwater Goodness! discussion thread. Please post any questions below. Remember the actual Trip Details are located on the Tumwater Goodness! | Trip Page Now that Tumwater is getting into the lower end of the range it is time to enjoy the goodness. I'm planning on taking the time to scout the three big rapids and don't mind showing first timers the lines.
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Posted: 29 Jul 2007 at 9:42pm |
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I'll likely be in on this one!
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ashleygoesdisco
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Posted: 30 Jul 2007 at 12:17am |
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Arrghh. Maybe. What do you think.... Tom? If I get a rocker and bring it?
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Posted: 30 Jul 2007 at 9:07am |
I hate to make a call for other people Ahley. My guess is that you would want to portage the Wall and POW and be 50/50 on Chaos. Personally I think you should (at a minimum) be comfortable in BD at 3000 before trying it. Depending on the group we might put in at the bridge and run upper Tum for warm up. If so you could run that and play safety/photographer for the rest of the run. Probably not what you were hoping to hear.
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ashleygoesdisco
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Posted: 30 Jul 2007 at 11:07am |
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Actually. It's exactly what I needed to hear. I know you've paddled much harder stuff than I have, and that makes your opinion valid, imho. So... Thank you! I'll see what I have going on next weekend. I've played photographer on that section before.
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Posted: 30 Jul 2007 at 12:10pm |
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Kodak courage. That's just what this group needs :-)
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Posted: 01 Aug 2007 at 10:30am |
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Levels are looking good!
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Posted: 01 Aug 2007 at 10:42am |
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I'm gettin stoked! Time to give that creeker a last minute fit test.
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Posted: 01 Aug 2007 at 10:54am |
I just hope someone else decides to come. I'll run lots of rivers with just 2 people, Tumwater is not one of them.
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Posted: 01 Aug 2007 at 11:31am |
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If I can make it there'll be at least one other boater from the tri cities. (basically If I can't split gas costs I can't afford to go)
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Posted: 01 Aug 2007 at 12:35pm |
Hey Tom,
If the level drops closer to 1000, I'll be in on this.
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Posted: 01 Aug 2007 at 12:52pm |
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I'll be out there Saturday again. If I end up staying the night and it works out, I'd be happy to do a slower run and scout the big ones.
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Posted: 01 Aug 2007 at 1:20pm |
Septimus, if it drops to 1250 or so you should be good to go,
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Posted: 03 Aug 2007 at 10:39am |
A few of you have PM'ed me to ask about the run. There is some video of the run here coutesy of Slickhorn (Brian Vogt):
The flows should be about the same but thankfully, there will be no snow on the banks. Brrrrr.
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Posted: 03 Aug 2007 at 11:06am |
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The guide book says Tumwater is a playboat run. I have a strong feeling there will be a lot of people out there this weekend. With cooler temps I'm guessing it'll drop to around 1100. It's 1340 now and there isn't much difference until you get above 1500. -1000, 1500, 2000, and 3000+ are good benchmarks. If you're nervous and have problems in BD below 3000 I think walking the Wall and POW are good options. Chaos is much more straight forward with less consequence. The Wall is a long one.
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Posted: 03 Aug 2007 at 11:16am |
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What guide book are you reading?
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Posted: 03 Aug 2007 at 11:20am |
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I've been meaning to bring my playboat in there one of these days, but after seeing James cave in his bow last weekend after pitoning in The Wall, I might hold of till I get some better foot foam.
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Posted: 03 Aug 2007 at 11:29am |
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Happy Hairboating with Huckin Harms?
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Posted: 03 Aug 2007 at 11:37am |
Looks like fun! errrr.... for next summer ![]("smileys/smiley17.gif")
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Posted: 03 Aug 2007 at 11:46am |
I would like to tag along Sunday if the level doesn't increase. I ran this a couple years ago at right around 1,000 (and walked Last Exit without thinking twice). Creekboat for me...
John
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Posted: 03 Aug 2007 at 12:31pm |
I agree on both counts. I'm taking a creeker and walking Exit. Hope to see you there, levels should drop.
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Posted: 03 Aug 2007 at 2:11pm |
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So who all is going out tomorrow for Tumwater?
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Posted: 03 Aug 2007 at 3:02pm |
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I'm kidding about the guide book reference.
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Posted: 03 Aug 2007 at 3:22pm |
Originally posted by James
Happy Hairboating with Huckin Harms?
Sounds like a good addition to the collection, where can I pick up a copy?
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Posted: 03 Aug 2007 at 3:35pm |
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It's on the shelf right next to Montana Marks Night Life Guide to Leavenworth. Depends on the book store... I think that Marks Guide to Leavenworth might be in the adult section now, I hear he is giving sneak peaks on friday and sat. night ! It costs like a few bucks though and there's not much to see from what the local ladies say!
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